Welcome to the #GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and spotlight their beautiful work and inspiring journeys.  Today, I welcome Author, Andrew Hacket who welcomes not one but three picture books into the world in 2024! You can connect with Andrew on X/Twitter, Instagram, and his website. Stay tuned to the end of the interview for your chance to win a 30 Minute Zoom “Ask Me Anything” or brainstorming session with Andrew. 1 – What inspired you to pursue a career in children’s literature, and when did you start creating? Connecting with children has always been a strength of mine. It is something…

Welcome to the #GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and spotlight their beautiful work and inspiring journeys.  Today, I’d like to welcome Author Jenny Lynn Pease. Her picture book I LOVE HARRIET KIPPLEY debuts with Free Spirit Books on April 2, 2024, in just a few short weeks! I LOVE HARRIET KIPPLY is filled with fun, vibrant illustrations and serves as a great conversation starter for kids to build self-confidence. You can connect with Jenny on X/Twitter, Instagram, and Threads. Stay tuned to the end of the interview for your chance to win a fiction or non-rhyming, nonfiction, or fiction picture book critique…

Welcome to the #GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and spotlight their beautiful work and inspiring journeys.  Today, I welcome Author and Former Elementary Librarian Lisa Rogers. She welcomed two new books into the world in 2023: BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE (Random House Kids/Anne Schwartz Books), beautifully illustrated by Il Sung Na, and a Little Golden Book Biography of Ronald Reagan, and has several more forthcoming titles in 2024 and beyond! You can connect with Lisa on X/Twitter, Instagram, and her website. Stay tuned to the end of the interview for your chance to win a Non-rhyming picture book critique…

Welcome to #GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and shine a spotlight on their beautiful work and inspiring journeys. Today I’d like to welcome Author and Aspiring Illustrator, Bridgitte Rodguez. Her picture book A WALK THROUGH THE REDWOODS was published by Reycraft Books in 2023 and is a delightful stroll through the vivid imagery of the giant world of redwood trees. You can connect with Bridgitte on X/Twitter, Instagram, and her website. Stay tuned all the way to the end of the interview for your chance to win a copy of Bridgitte’s book, A WALK THROUGH THE REDWOODS. 1 –…

Welcome back to the ‘#GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews’ blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and shine a spotlight on their beautiful work and inspiring journeys. Today I’d like to welcome Author, Susan Johnston Taylor. Her nonfiction picture book ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES was published by Gnome Road Publishing in 2023 and is a delightful mix of STEAM and poetry. I’m so excited to chat with Susan about her book and writing journey! You can connect with Susan on X/Twitter, Instagram, and her website. Stay tuned all the way to the end of the interview for your chance to win a signed hardcover of Susan’s…

Hello and welcome to my ‘#GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews’ blog series. My goal is to shine a spotlight on kidlit creators and their fabulous projects and allow them to share their tips and tricks to grow your writing. Today I’d like to welcome KidLit Author, Rachell Abalos. Her debut picture book OUR NIPA HUT will be published by Barefoot Books and releases in 2024! I am so excited to share her cover reveal in this interview. What better time to celebrate this beautiful forthcoming book release than during Filipino American History Month! Thank you for joining me today, Rachell! You can connect with Rachell on X/Twitter – https://twitter.com/RachellAbalos and Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellabalos/ Stay…